Find the first partial derivatives of the function with respect to and .
Table of contents
- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
- 8. Definite Integrals4h 44m
- 9. Graphical Applications of Integrals2h 27m
- 10. Physics Applications of Integrals 3h 16m
- 11. Integrals of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 34m
- 12. Techniques of Integration7h 39m
- 13. Intro to Differential Equations2h 55m
- 14. Sequences & Series5h 36m
- 15. Power Series2h 19m
- 16. Parametric Equations & Polar Coordinates7h 58m
2. Intro to Derivatives
Derivatives as Functions
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Given the function , compute . Which of the following is correct?
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Step 1: Recognize that the function f(x) = sin(x) * ln(x^4) is a product of two functions: u(x) = sin(x) and v(x) = ln(x^4). To compute f'(x), we will use the product rule, which states that if f(x) = u(x) * v(x), then f'(x) = u'(x) * v(x) + u(x) * v'(x).
Step 2: Compute u'(x), the derivative of u(x) = sin(x). The derivative of sin(x) is cos(x), so u'(x) = cos(x).
Step 3: Compute v'(x), the derivative of v(x) = ln(x^4). First, simplify ln(x^4) using the logarithmic property ln(a^b) = b * ln(a). This gives v(x) = 4 * ln(x). Now, differentiate v(x) = 4 * ln(x). The derivative of ln(x) is 1/x, so v'(x) = 4/x.
Step 4: Apply the product rule. Substitute u(x), u'(x), v(x), and v'(x) into the formula f'(x) = u'(x) * v(x) + u(x) * v'(x). This gives f'(x) = cos(x) * ln(x^4) + sin(x) * (4/x).
Step 5: Simplify the expression. The final derivative is f'(x) = cos(x) * ln(x^4) + (4 * sin(x))/x. Compare this result with the given options to identify the correct answer.
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